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Trevor’s words cheered Jordyn up, and she eagerly rattled off a list of her favorite dishes while Trevor listened attentive

When she finished, Wynn complimented her outfit.

“Jo, your clothes look amazing today. They suit you so well

“Really?”

Wynn smiled. “Of course! How was school today? Did you get along with your classmates?”

The two chatted happily, while Trevor remained mostly silent as he calmly ate at a leisurely pace.

A passing waitress who was unaware of their dynamic saw the trio and mistakenly assumed they were a family. She glanced enviously at Wynn.

At that moment, Jordyn saw an incoming video call from Celeste.

It was the call she had requested that morning. However, she was in the middle of an animated conversation with Wynn and was reluctant to end the call.

Earlier that morning, seeing Celeste hug another child had opset her.)

their children the most and that every child held a unique and irreplaceable

reassurance had put Jordyn

call, she grew concerned

She’s on a video call with her

“No need,” Celeste interjected.

Wynn and Trevor, who were likely having

Celeste sent Jordyn a message instead to ask how her day at school was, whether

also reminded her to listen to the teacher and nap when it was

minutes later, Celeste finally

“Got it, Mom.”

day with Naomi, Celeste realized the latter was outgoing, sociable, anch quite capable

6:00 pm, as Celeste was about to head home, Nagini approached her and offered

No need to be so formal, Ms. Sanders.” Celeste replied with a

her further, but

Queenie

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